Recently, a video featuring a student named Chen from China has gone viral. In the video, he is seen wearing a self-made mechanical flower crown(王冠)while (perform)a special dance in a classroom.
In an interview, Chen gave the (explain)that this special dance served as his final project presentation for class. His aim was (introduce)more foreign classmates and teachers to the charm of Chinese traditional culture through this unique performance.
Chen shared that the inspiration behind his DIY flower crown actually came from ancient Chinese headwear noted zanhua.
After his classroom presentation, he received positive feedback from his foreign teachers and classmates, appreciated the mixture of modern creativity and traditional Chinese elements.
Chen expressed happiness about the video gaining attention from netizens and stated, "I will continue to work hard to produce even (good)works and showcase the charm of Chinese traditional culture."
The custom of zanhua headwear originates in Quanzhou, Fujia n Province, and (date)back to the Han Dynasty. The tradition continued among women after the Han Dynasty, with the flowers used mostly being seasonal fresh flowers.
Interestingly, during the Tang Dynasty, there was also phenomenon of men wearing zanhua headwear, which became (increasing)common by the Song Dynasty and was even included in certain ceremonies. In 2008, zanhua (list)in the national intangible cultural heritage lists.